Have to say Glenmorangie is one of my favorites when you want something less smoky for a change. Good scotch to start the hobby with. Lately been sipping Glenmorangie 10yo.
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Have to say Glenmorangie is one of my favorites when you want something less smoky for a change. Good scotch to start the hobby with. Lately been sipping Glenmorangie 10yo.
I actually like Famous Grouse, it's perfect for average evenings just like this. Except the for the Famous I always keep a bootle of Glenfiddich Ancient reserve(18 YO)/Gran reserva(21 YO) at home. For smokey whiskey I like the Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Addition to these I always try to keep a bootle of "Mackmyra"(swedish distillery) and Chivas Regal at home.
glenmorangie nectar d'or is a favorite of mine. Aged in Sauternes cask it as a sweet kinda taste (not sugary by any means) it's just a thing of beauty. And for my more adventurous night Lagavullin 16 cannot be beat.
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My top three: (not in order)
1) Chivaz Regal
2) Johnnie Walker double black
3) Glenfiddich 13 y/o
My favourite liquor store employe always laughs and reminds me how we Arabs love Johnnie walker, since that's what they usually buy at his store.
I cannot agree with you more. The 13 year [emoji108].
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1) Chivaz Regal
2) Johnnie Walker double black
3) Glenfiddich 13 y/o
My favourite liquor store employe always laughs and reminds me how we Arabs love Johnnie walker, since that's what they usually buy at his store.
I cannot agree with you more. The 13 year [emoji108].
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My daily dram in a monkey shoulder, but i always keep a few nicer bottles from something sweet to peat monsters. I also like a couple of single pot still irish whiskey.
Wow this is a great thread! I didn't know RWI is a "All things that will kill you or make you broke" forum!! I recently quit drinking (new year's resolution) and so far it's going well. Before that, though, I used to survive on scotch like water.
It's great because everyone has different tastes and preferences. Here are my top 3 personal favorites (with a reasonable price) in reverse order:
3. Macallan 18 - Speyside - $99
(Special Bonus Runner-up: Macallan 10 Cask Strength. This is now discontinued, cost about $75 at the time, and man was it strong DELICIOUS. If you find a bottle, buy it immediately.
2. Glenmorangie 18 - Highland - $99
1. Oban 14 - West Highland - $50 at COSTCO!!
I'm more smooth/sophisticated Highland/Speyside guy. I definitely like to change it up and experience the variety of scotch, but I can't do the Islay scotch as daily drinkers: Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig. Can't handle too much of those smoky peat monsters!
But yea, Oban is my favorite and my daily go-to. The best part was the price, you can find it at costco for around $50. Taste like $200. I had a blind scotch tasting a while back with some of my friends including JW Blue, Mac 15, different Glens 15s, and guess what I chose.
Also, for those who like to gamble in Vegas, i was able to get the cocktail waitress to get me Mac 12 while playing at the tables at Cosmopolitan. I also played for a few min in the high limit room one time and had a glass of Mac 25! I pretty much felt like a winner at that point and quickly left. :thumbup:
It's great because everyone has different tastes and preferences. Here are my top 3 personal favorites (with a reasonable price) in reverse order:
3. Macallan 18 - Speyside - $99
(Special Bonus Runner-up: Macallan 10 Cask Strength. This is now discontinued, cost about $75 at the time, and man was it strong DELICIOUS. If you find a bottle, buy it immediately.
2. Glenmorangie 18 - Highland - $99
1. Oban 14 - West Highland - $50 at COSTCO!!
I'm more smooth/sophisticated Highland/Speyside guy. I definitely like to change it up and experience the variety of scotch, but I can't do the Islay scotch as daily drinkers: Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig. Can't handle too much of those smoky peat monsters!
But yea, Oban is my favorite and my daily go-to. The best part was the price, you can find it at costco for around $50. Taste like $200. I had a blind scotch tasting a while back with some of my friends including JW Blue, Mac 15, different Glens 15s, and guess what I chose.
Also, for those who like to gamble in Vegas, i was able to get the cocktail waitress to get me Mac 12 while playing at the tables at Cosmopolitan. I also played for a few min in the high limit room one time and had a glass of Mac 25! I pretty much felt like a winner at that point and quickly left. :thumbup:
You have good prices! the macallan 18 here in Chicago goes for $249 I wish it is $99 and I'll probably stock up a few bottles.
I got some laphroaig 18 on sale for only $65.
I got some laphroaig 18 on sale for only $65.
I just checked my local store and the price for Mac 18 is now $190! I swear I got a couple bottles for $100 a few years ago...
Enjoy the Laphroaig!
The prices have been going up so fast the past 3 years it's crazy. A balvenie double wood used to be a great value not its around $50!
Love my single malts but I also love my blended.
Talking to my boss last year about what drinks we loved, I mentioned how I loved Johnny Walker Blue and what do I get from him for a Christmas bonus?? You guessed it. It's $255 here in Arkansas. Blew me away. He just retired so no such luck next time.
Talking to my boss last year about what drinks we loved, I mentioned how I loved Johnny Walker Blue and what do I get from him for a Christmas bonus?? You guessed it. It's $255 here in Arkansas. Blew me away. He just retired so no such luck next time.
I like blended for a daily dram, just because i couldn't afford to spend $50+ if i drink 1-2 drams a day. For blended i like the black bottle, and monkey shoulder. 2 very different blends, but it does save me lot of $.
man i haven't had a drink since december... and all this scotch talk is making me miss my scotchy scotch
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I've only been getting into Scotch the last few months, and have been trying a number of different bottles to figure out what I like. I haven't acquired the taste for really peaty scotches yet... So far my favorites are Macallan 10 Fine Oak, Glengoyne 10 Year, and Auchentoshan American Oak. I recently finished this:
Nice! Mac is always good. but just look at that subdial spacing on your speedmaster WOW I LOVE IT. MUST... GET... A... GEN....
Try some Oban 14, it's really one of my favorites and is clean and smooth.
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Thanks for the suggestion. Yes I sold several reps and custom watches to help pay for this gen Speedy (my first "luxury" brand watch), and boy was it worth it!